Journal article
Monitoring and evaluation of spatially managed areas: A generic framework for implementation of ecosystem based marine management and its application
Cefas Weymouth Laboratory1
University College London2
Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs3
Ghent University4
Polish Academy of Sciences5
National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Technical University of Denmark6
Section for Coastal Ecology, National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Technical University of Denmark7
Deltares8
Senckenberg Research Institute9
Norwegian Institute for Water Research10
National Research Council of Italy11
AZTI12
Institute of Marine Research13
AquaBiota Water Research14
Wageningen University & Research15
Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences16
Hellenic Centre for Marine Research17
Heriot-Watt University18
...and 8 moreThis study introduces a framework for the monitoring and evaluation of spatially managed areas (SMAs), which is currently being tested by nine European case studies. The framework provides guidance on the selection, mapping, and assessment of ecosystem components and human pressures, the evaluation of management effectiveness and potential adaptations to management.
Moreover, it provides a structured approach with advice on spatially explicit tools for practical tasks like the assessment of cumulative impacts of human pressures or pressure-state relationships. The case studies revealed emerging challenges, such as the lack of operational objectives within SMAs, particularly for transnational cases, data access, and stakeholder involvement.
Furthermore, the emerging challenges of integrating the framework assessment using scientific information with a structured governance research analysis based mainly on qualitative information are addressed. The lessons learned will provide a better insight into the full range of methods and approaches required to support the implementation of the ecosystem approach to marine spatial management in Europe and elsewhere.
Language: | English |
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Year: | 2013 |
Pages: | 149-164 |
ISSN: | 18729460 and 0308597x |
Types: | Journal article |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.marpol.2012.04.012 |